Helping Couples Deal with Stress and Adversity

摘要: In light of accumulating evidence indicating that relationships are strongly affected by their environment, the purpose this chapter is to review theory and research relevant explaining how why stress often impair couples’ relationship functioning. Particular attention given role cognitions, communication, problem solving, social support, avoidance have in altering impact stressors on Following a brief literature, integrated with principles cognitive behavioral therapy provide treatment recommendations for individuals working distressed couples. Emphasis placed educating couples effects stress, minimizing environmental as much possible, teaching partners apply coping strategies help increase positive minimize negative thoughts, feelings, behaviors. The concludes case study illustrating application presented throughout chapter.